CVE-2016-2087 Path traversal in n/a
Remote IRC servers can read or modify arbitrary files on the client system via directory traversal in the server name.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-2087?
CVE-2016-2087 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Jan 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the client in HexChat 2.11.0 allows remote IRC servers to read or modify arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the server name.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2087?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
hexchat SUSE:Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 12 SP5 | All versions | 2.12.0-6.5.146 |
Products include Hexchat Project Hexchat.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2087?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2016-2087 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2087 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-2087, DLA-1050-1, GHSA-r36g-f4rx-gr5p, SUSE-SU-2020:2872-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-2087.